vol. 42 no. 8 serving 2000 engineers & land surveyors
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VOL. 42 NO. 8 SERVING 2000 ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS OCTOBER, 2006
October Is Energy Awareness MonthOctober is here again and so is Energy
Awareness Month. There is a lot to talk about inaddition to the weather, which customarily reach-es its hottest in the coming month. That meanswe will all typically use more electricity than everthis month.
This year the national energy awareness themeis “Smart Energy Choices; support our econo-my; protect our environment; and increaseenergy independence,” with emphasis onrenewable energy supplies such as solar, geot-hermal, hydropower, biomass, hydrogen andwind.
When it comes to renewable energy, HawaiianElectric has been very visible with a new series ofads on television and in newspapers. You mayhave noticed Jade Moon in these ads, and if youalso listened to what she says or read the con-tent, you know that HECO believes there is thepotential to add about 500 megawatts to theexisting 140 MW on the HECO, MECO andHELCO systems.
“With these ads, we hope to start a dialoguewith the community,” said Robbie Alm, seniorvice president for public affairs at HECO. “We allneed to think about what it will take to reduce ourdependence on imported fossil fuels, particularlyoil with its high prices, and increase our energysecurity.
“With all renewable development, achievingthe potential of these resources will take cooper-ation from everyone: landowners, businesses,government, and host communities – not just theutility. We can’t do it alone.
“Along with companies like ShellWind Energyand GE Energy Financial Services being willing toinvest in renewables here, it will take peoplebeing willing to live with renewable projects likewind farms on some of our horizons,” Alm said.
In addition to TV and newspapers, you can seeand hear (and read) the ads at a new website,www.hawaiisenergyfuture.com and learn moreabout the renewable energy potential. At the siteyou can find out about biofuels like ethanol; wind;biomass and a possible new entry to the Hawaiiscene: pumped storage hydro (PSH). This well-established technology can create “firm” energyfrom renewable wind energy, which, like thewind, is changeable from minute to minute.
PSH can use renewable wind energy in off-peak hours, like overnight, to pump waterthrough pipes to an uphill reservoir. During timesof peak demand during the day, water can bereleased through the same pipes to turn a hydro-electric generator and create electricity when it isneeded.
HECO is also encouraging building ownersand managers downtown and in Waikiki to con-
sider Seawater Air Conditioning. This is anotherestablished technology that has the potential toreduce the demand for electricity for one ofHawaii’s fastest growing uses, air conditioning.
Honolulu Seawater Air Conditioning, based inMinneapolis is proposing a system that wouldpump cold, deep sea water to an on-shore cool-ing station where the coldness would be trans-ferred using heat exchangers to chill the freshwater. That fresh water would be circulatedthrough underground pipes to buildings for airconditioning. The fresh water then returns in aclosed loop to the cooling station to be re-chilledand the slightly warmed seawater is returned tothe ocean at a shallower depth.
In addition to using less electricity, SWACdevelopers are offering stable air conditioningprices not so tied to the cost of oil. In addition,unlike conventional air conditioning, SWAC usesvery little potable water (with no toxic chemicals)and no sewage outflow.
“Customers must make their own decisionabout whether SWAC works for them,” Alm said.“However, we have pledged that HECO will bethe first or among the first to sign on withHSWAC and incorporate sea water air condition-ing in our historic headquarters building at 900Richards Street.”
October is also the month for Hawaiian ElectricCompany’s third annual Live Energy Lite cele-bration, which this year has moved to PearlridgeCenter’s Uptown Center Court from 10 a.m. to 3p.m., Saturday, October 7, 2006. The event —featuring entertainment, games and prizes aswell as displays and experts to answer questionson energy conservation and environmental stew-ardship – is also sponsored by Pearlridge, theHawaii Department of Business, EconomicDevelopment and Tourism, and Malama Hawaii.
Entertainment includes the Na HokuHanohano Award winning Ho’okena, one ofHawaii’s long favorite musical groups, and MadScience of Hawaii, a group of madcap scienceteachers whose crazy antics on stage makelearning science fun and interesting. Among theexhibitors likely to be of interest to engineersincluded Hawaii Solar Energy Association, theBuilding Industry Association of Hawaii, andUniversity of Hawaii, School of Architecture.
Also of particular interest to the engineeringcommunity, though not technically part of EnergyAwareness Month, is the 7th Biennial EfficientElectro-Technology Exposition and Conferencepresented by HECO. The Energy Expo will beheld 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November29, 2006 at the Hawaii Convention Center. Thisyear’s theme is “Rising to the Energy Challenge.”
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ALLIED PACIFIC BUILDERSTOPS PBN FASTEST 50By Cicero A. Bernales, FALEA
(Note: Certain portions of this article werequoted from Pacific Business News’(PBN)August 11, 2006 issue from the article titled“Allied Pacific Builds Foundation for SteadyGrowth”.)
Founded only four years ago, Allied PacificBuilders’ (APB) revenues grew from$721,681 in 2002 to $5,967,168 in 2005, ajump of 726.84% and a leap to the top ofPBN’s list of Hawaii’s fastest 50 small busi-nesses for 2006. For such a distinction andoutstanding accomplishment, APB’s found-ing partner, Willie Alicar, has been voted asthe most outstanding member of the FilipinoAmerican League of Engineers andArchitects (FALEA) for 2006. He will beawarded the special honor during FALEA’sInduction of Officers at Pacific Beach Hotelon November 4, 2006. The members andofficers of the FALEA organization and theFilipino community at large are especiallyproud of Willie’s entrepreneurial skills andaccomplishments at APB.
APB specializes in roofing construction butalso does general contracting work. Thecompany is currently working on five jobs –one military and four state projects – includ-ing the largest contract to date for the com-pany, a $1.68 million renovation and repaint-ing of Red Hill Elementary school.
Willie Alicar’s hands-on management stylehas enabled the company to take advantageof Hawaii’s booming construction economy.In addition to running the company, whichcurrently has about 15 employees, Alicaralso works in the field along with his othertwo project managers. “I’m hands-on asmuch as I can”, he said. “I’m running pro-jects from day one until now … I don’t justdelegate it to my engineers.”
Thomas Youth, lead business develop-ment specialist in the SBA’s Honolulu office,said Alicar’s responsiveness and customerservice orientation are two things that havehelped his business prosper. “When I needsomething from him, he’s responsive, he getsback to me to try and provide the informa-tion”, Youth said. “I think that sort of carriesover to what he does in the business worldas well, the way he deals with his cus-tomers”. Willie Alicar says that one of hissecrets to success is to get things done assoon as possible, sometimes the day theclients make a request.
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U.H. Engineering Student Awarded Scholarshipfrom Bonded Materials Company
Mr. Seth Goodnight, a junior at the University of Hawaii, College of Engineering, was awarded the2006-2008 Eric N. Jacobsen Memorial Scholarship, the twelfth such award since 1996. This year’srecipient will be receiving a two year scholarship plus a paid summer internship in the company’s con-crete quality control and testing laboratory, worth approximately $17,000.
The scholarship was created in memory of Eric N. Jacobsen, a beloved and invaluable team mem-ber of Bonded Materials Company. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage and reward com-munity involvement and academic excellence by engineering students. Bonded Materials Company is adiversified manufacturer and distributor of construction and concrete related building products, withsales offices in Honolulu, Kona, Guam, Saipan, Phoenix, Colorado Springs and Las Vegas.
Prior scholarship recipients include Lee Ann Shiroma, Stacie Saito, Jennifer Eng, James Cabigon,Aaron Small, Nicole Kikuchi, Timothy Goshi, Jason Seidman, Renee Ishisaka, Brandon Weaver andAlison Leake.
(l to r) Dr. Ronald Riggs, Chairman, University of Hawaii Civil & Environmental EngineeringDepartment, Assistant Dean Song Choi, UH College of Engineering, Seth Goodnight, Jeff Deer ,President, and Robert Taylor, Director of Technical Services, of Bonded Materials Company.
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President Barry Jim On 521-3773 521-3993Pres-Elect Jon Nishimura 944-1821 946-9339 Treasurer Norman Kawachika 531-1308 521-7348Secretary John Katahira 596-7790 596-7361PastPres Janice Marsters 484-5366 484-0007Natl. Dir. Roy Yamashiro 945-0198 944-1177Directors Sheryl Nojima 521-0306 531-8018
Douglas Lee 523-8499 533-0226Terrance Arashiro 533-3646 526-1267
Exec.Dir. Ginny M. Wright 741-4772 234-1721Email: [email protected]
October MeetingsOct. 3 Board of Directors Meeting – HonoluluCountry ClubOct. 5 1st General Membership Meeting for 2006– Speaker: Barbara Wong, Executive Director forState Campaign CommissionOct. 30 Board of Directors Meeting (forNovember) – Honolulu Country Club
New Business and Committee Reports:ACECH met with University of Hawaii Board of
Regents and Administration to partner and setup an ACECH liaison committee that will assistthe UH in dealing with issues pertaining to AEwork. ACECH is looking for volunteers to sit onthis committee. Please contact any of theOfficers if you are interested in sitting on thiscommittee or any other committee.
Update on Defend Clause: The Department ofEducation has recently elected to remove the“defend” requirements from their contract gener-al conditions. However, the State DOT will stilluse the clause on selected contracts at their dis-cretion. ACECH and others to meet with theState Small Business Regulatory Review Boardon September 20 to discuss the impact of the“Defend” clause in State contract language andits negative effect on Small Businesses. If youwould like to submit testimony or attend this meet-ing to show your support for complete removal ofthis clause in State contracts, please contact KarenHong at Finance Insurance at 522-2095.
ACECH is still looking for entries for the 2006ACEC Engineering Excellence Awards. If yourfirm is interested in submitting a project, pleasecontact Ginny Wright 741-4772. The Awardsbanquet is scheduled for December 3, 2006.
ACECH to issue membership directory inOctober. If there have been updates to your list-ing, please forward them to Ginny Wright as soonpossible.
Old BusinessACECH held its annual City and County of
Honolulu Symposium on September 7, 2006.There were many great break out sessions onvarious topics from Grease Interceptor compli-ance, upcoming City Work, Design Build LessonsLearned, LEED Workshops, Internet Permitting,Community Outreach, transit, and many others.Many thanks to the various City Departments andpersonnel for supporting and participating in thesymposium, and to the various speakers whoparticipated in the numerous break out sessions.Special thanks to our ACECH City and CountyLiaison committee who spent countless hoursplanning this very success full event.Congratulations to those firms who were award-ed Certificates of Appreciation from the City fortheir outstanding work.
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engineers andarchitects ofhawaii
founded 1902
po box 4353,honolulu,hawaii 96813An association for Hawaii’s Engineers and ArchitectsWEB Address http:community.hei.com/eah
2006- 2007 Officers President Travis Hylton 531-30171st VP Ardalan Nikou 523-88742nd VP Michael Albright 536-1737Secretary Sam Gillie 543-4739Treasurer Ralph Dobson 227-2746Directors: Augie Ahlf
Eric Kashiwamura 543-4705Dr. C. S. Papacostas Greg McCartney
Past Pres. Gary Yamamoto
October Meetings See EAH Website for Meeting Schedule DetailsOct 6 Program TBA Oct 13 Program TBAOct 20 Program TBAOct 27 Program TBA
Meetings held every Friday (except Holidays) atYWCA room 205 on Richards Street downtown.Meetings start at NOON and end promptly at1:00 pm. Parking at Alii Place off Alakea Streetfor $1.50 per hour.
Buffet Lunch: Members-$10.00, Guests-$12.00, BYO lunches welcome. If not having theBuffet Lunch a donation is requested: Members$2, Guests $3; to help cover room rental costs.
Program schedule may be adjusted. CallSecretary Sam gillie at 543-4739 (543-4804 FAX)
to confirm speaker. Anyone wanting a weeklyemail meeting notice please send your emailaddress to Sam Gillie at [email protected].
Program Notes Aug 4th, 2006 Speaker: Song K. Choi, PhD Assistant DeanSubject: “Robotics” Dr Choi talked about theengineering departments work with theDepartment of Defense on Underwater RemoteControl Vehicles. They are developing threedimensional coordinate communication systemthat the underwater Robotics use to determinetheir location. Dr Choi complete talk has beenposted on the EAH WEB.
Program Notes Aug 11th, 2006 Mac McMorrow’s words of Wisdom: Secretaryof Defense Mr. Rumsfelt was briefing PresidentBush at the daily security meeting. He told thePresident that 3 Brazilian soldiers had been killedin Iraqi. The President said “Oh my God!” andput his head down on the table. The Cabinetmembers looked at him in disbelief and saidnothing. After a while the President raised hishead and asked. “How many is a Brazilian?”Speaker: Vinod Veedu, PhD SeniorNanotechnology EngineerSubject: “Nanotechnology – Why Care?” Dr.Veedu talked about his research on nanocom-posite structures and devices and on the appli-cations of Nano technology in our everydayworld. Dr. Veedu’s complete talk has been post-ed on the EAH WEB.
Program Notes Aug 25th, 2006 Agie Ahlf celebrated his 95th birthday. Hebelieves he is well on his way to make it to thecentury mark. Treasurer Ralph Dobson advisedthat due to the increased charges from theYWCA due have been increased to $50 per yearand are now due. Ralph will be sending dues
notices.Speaker: Mark Leon, President SunshineLandscape Company, Inc.Subject: “Trees In Hawaii” Mr. Leon talked atlength on all ranges of maintaining landscapingfor tree in Hawaii. He talked about the Do’s andDon’t on trimming trees. Over trimming can killmost trees, but there a few trees which store suf-ficient food reserves that they can sustain them-selves while developing new leaf systems. Poortrimming can damage the basic structure of treeleading to its collapse. Mark Leon’s completetalk has been posted on the EAH WEB Site.
Program Notes September 8th, 2006 Speaker: Dr. Farideh Farhi - Professor ofPolitical Science at UHSubject: “Iran Nuclear Controversy” Dr. Farhihas just returned from a two month research visitto Iran, which included a 4 day jail sentence. Dr.Farhi explained the history of Iran’s nuclear pro-gram which actually started in the 50’s with theUnited States. For many years Iran could notafford a nuclear program because the countriesoil revenues were low. It wasn’t until the increasein the oil prices and getting control of the oil fromwestern companies that Iran could afford anuclear program. Iran is a signer of the NuclearProliferation Treaty NPT and still allowsInternational inspections at most of its othernuclear sites. She believes the United Statesdoes not have enough “Boots on the Ground”,because of Iraq, to consider a military optionagainst Iran. An attack on the nuclear facilitywould only delay Iran’s program. Economicsanctions will not be supported by Russia orChina. So Dr. Farhi argued that it would be bet-ter for the US and the West to continue discus-sions with Iran. Dr. Farhi complete talk has beenposted on the EAH WEB Site.
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Short Course“Rock Blasting in Urban Environments – Best Public Relations Practices”
Wednesday October 18, 2006 - 8 am – 4 pmSheraton Waikiki Hotel, “Waianae Room”, Honolulu, Hawaii
Course instructorsDr. Catherine T. Aimone-Martin, President, Aimone-Martin Associates, LLC, New MexicoSandra Duvauchelle, President, Lehua Management Services, Inc., Hawaii
This course is for civil engineers and project managers and will provide the basics of rockblasting with explosives. Blast techniques used to plan and implement a blasting patterndesign will be reviewed. Emphasis will be placed on the generation and propagation of groundvibrations and noise (or airblast), the use of seismographs to control these off-site affects, andthe response of structures near blasting operations. Effective public relations methods andaddressing blasting claims will be stressed. CEUs are available.
Program Fee is $210. Space is limited to 35 participants. Deadline for registration is October6, 2006. For additional information or to register, call 808-870-9860 or 505-980-9949 or [email protected] or [email protected].
OCTOBER DINNER MEETINGProgram: 2006 Annual Banquet:
Installation of 2006-2007 ASCEHawaii Section Officers &Outstanding Civil EngineeringAchievement (OCEA) AwardPresentations
Date: Friday, October 13, 2006Location: Pagoda Hotel, International RoomTime: 5:30 p.m. - Social Time
6:30 p.m. - Dinner7:30 p.m. - Program9:00 p.m. - Adjourn
Menu: Choice of either 1) East West Chicken,or 2) Fillet of Mahimahi International,with Rice Pilaf and Garden Vegetables
Cost: $22.00 for Hawaii Section members$25.00 for non-section members andguests$11.00 for University of Hawaii atManoa Student Chapter members
Parking: $3.00 flat rate at the Ross parkinggarage on Kanunu Street across fromthe Pagoda Hotel
Please make checks payable to ASCE-HawaiiSection and mail to Mike Hunnemann, ASCETreasurer, c/o KAI Hawaii, 31 N. Pauahi Street,2nd Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96817, postmarkedby Monday, October 9, 2006. Reservations forthe dinner meeting to Mike Hunnemann byMonday, October 9, 2006, by phone at 791-3980, fax at 533-2686 or email at [email protected].
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGOctober 11, 2006
NEW FY 2007 ASCE HAWAII SECTIONOFFICERS
The new officers for FY 2007 are listed above.
REGION 8 UPDATEThe Region 8 Board of Governors and
Assembly met between August 24 and 26 inFairbanks, Alaska. The Hawaii Section was rep-resented by Lori Fong. Westley Chun was pre-sent as a Region 8 Governor and SocietyDirector-Elect. During the meetings, a motionwas passed to assess each section in Region8 to support regional activities. BeginningOctober 1, each section will be assessed$500 plus 50 cents per member. The moneyraised will be used to enhance communicationwithin the region, establish a regional awards
program, and help fund Governor visits toSections and Branches.
For 2006 to 2007, each Region 8 governorwas given the following assignments:– Westley Chun (Region 8 Chair) - Hawaii and all– Larry Bennett (Region 8 Vice Chair and
Finance Committee Chair) - Alaska, Seattle,Tacoma-Olympia
– Guna Gunalan (Awards Committee Chair) -Utah and Southern Idaho
– Kristina Swallow - Oregon (except OIT) andsupport Arizona and Southern Idaho
– Bob Turner (Communications CommitteeChair) - Columbia
– Rick Martin (Resolutions Committee Chair) -Inland Empire and Montana
– Mike Barton (Secretary) - Arizona– Robert Russell - Nevada and OIT
In 2007 to 2008, two governor seats in Region8 will be vacated. If you are interested in servingin a leadership role in Region 8, please contact amember in the Executive Committee by the endof 2006.
NCEES NEWSThe NCEES recently approved a motion to
incorporate the following language requiringadditional engineering education into its ModelLaw (Section 130.10):
“Effective January 1, 2015, to be admitted tothe principles & practice examination –(1) An engineer intern with a bachelor’s degree,
with an additional 30 credits of acceptableupper-level undergraduate or graduate-levelcoursework from approved courseproviders, . . .
(2) An engineer intern with a master’s degree inengineering .”
ASCE’s “Raise the Bar” initiative has workedtirelessly to promote this change and is proud ofthe significant progress that this change in theModel Law represents.
ASCE HAWAII SECTION STUDENT SCHOL-ARSHIPS
Please help us increase our scholarshipendowment so that we can recognize thosedeserving students. We continue to accept taxdeductible donations with the goal of increasingthe annual scholarships. Make your checkpayable to ‘ASCE Hawaii Section’ and mail toASCE Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 917,Honolulu, HI 96808. If you have any questions,please contact Keith Niiya at 533-3646, or
FY 2007 Hawaii Section Executive CommitteeOffice Phone FAXPresident Lori Fong 384-5372 689-1585
email: [email protected] Ron Iwamoto 486-5202 486-5206
email: [email protected] Mike Hunnemann 791-3980 533-2686
email: [email protected] Jeff Kalani 596-2928
email: [email protected] Roger Babcock 956-7298
email: [email protected] Pres. Walter Billingsley 846-3232 538-7819
email: [email protected]
2006-2007 YMF OfficersPresident: Lori Nishida Vice-Pres.: Lisa Takushi Secretary: Lauren Ishima Treasurer: Morgan LaRue Student Chapter President: Travis Nishino
ASCE JOB LISTINGSThe following employers have openings they
would like to fill:• Austin Tsutsumi & Associates, Inc. (Civil
Engineer - Honolulu and Wailuku, LandSurveyor - Honolulu)
• Bills Engineering Inc. (Civil Engineer,Engineering Assistant & CADD Technician)
• Brown and Caldwell (Civil or MechanicalEngineer, Senior Level Drafter - Honolulu)
• CH2MHILL (Transportation/Traffic Engineer –Honolulu Office)
• Fewell Geotechnical Engineering (GeotechnicalEngineer - Honolulu)
• Fukunaga & Associates (Civil andCivil/Environmental Engineers - Honolulu)
• Mitsunaga & Associates, Inc. (Civil Engineers)• Towill, Shigeoka & Associates, Inc. (Licensed
Professional Land Surveyor,Computer/Draftsperson (CAD), experiencedParty Chiefs and Rodpersons for Oahu andKona)
• Warren S. Unemori Engineering (ProjectEngineer, Civil Engineer, & CAD Operator -Wailuku)For more information on these job listings,
please visit the ASCE Hawaii Section website athttp://www.ascehawaii.org/jobs/jobs.html.
ASCE SEMINARThe following seminar will be coming to
Honolulu in October 2006:Dam Breach Analysis Using the Hydrologic
Engineering Center’s River Analysis System,HEC-RAS, October 18-20, Radisson WaikikiPrince Kuhio Hotel.
For more information and registration, go tohttp://www.asce.org/conted/seminars/.
MEMBERSHIP DRIVEASCE counts on our members to help us grow
every year by actively participating in theMember-Get-A-Member Drive. All you have to doto be eligible to win is refer a colleague, and youwill be entered into quarterly drawings. Prizesrange from iPods, to gift cards, to cash. This is agreat time to help out your colleagues while alsohelping ASCE find new members. Take a minuteto think about the people in your professional lifewho could benefit from membership. Visitwww.ASCEDrive.org to refer them and you could
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BOD MEETING HIGHLIGHTSSeptember 6, 2006Committee Reports:
General Membership Meetings/TechnicalSeminars/Events:• “How to Retrofit Your Home for the Next
Hurricane” is Public Outreach Program that willbe held on September 23, 2006 at theJapanese Cultural Center from 9:00 am to12:30pm. The event is open to the public.
• CCPI annual Meeting willbe held at the HapunaBeach Prince Hotel onOctober 12 and 13,2006.
• AISC 13th Edition DesignHandbook Seminar isscheduled for October26, 2006.
• AISC Seismic DesignSeminar is scheduled forthe end of January 2007.
New Member Applications:No new applications for
membership were received.New Business:
SEAOH InstallationBanquet: The 2007SEAOH Installation Banquetwill be held on FridayJanuary 19, 2006 at ThePlaza Club. The time will bedetermined.
Nominations for the 2007SEAOH BOD: Nominationswere made for the 2007SEAOH Officers. Peoplethat have been nominatedwill be contacted to acceptthe nomination, if they havenot already done so. Pleasecontact any SEAOH officerif you would like to nominatesomeone.
Membership Directory:The SEAOH MembershipDirectory is being updatedand a hardcopy as well as aPDF version will be distrib-uted shortly.
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2006-2008 Officers and BoDirectors President: Napoleon AgraanVice Pres/Pres Elect: John RamosSecretary: Zosima AgraanTreasurer: Marisol TaconAsst. Treasurer: William RapisuraBusiness Manager: Angelie LegaspiPress Relation Officer: Judy TabiosAuditor: Nicolo OrenseBoard of Directors: Cicero Bernales
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2006 BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOD)OFFICERS & DIRECTORSPosition Officer PhonePresident Bennett Fung 531-1308
[email protected] Pres. Gary Chock 521-4513
[email protected] Brandi Jim On 946-2277
[email protected] Kevin Nakamoto 531-1308
[email protected] Ibbotson Kellett 540-1030
[email protected] Paul Morimoto 486-0787
[email protected] Clifford Lau 527-6373
[email protected] Akira Usami 682-5747
[email protected] Pres. Beverly Ishii-Nakayama 942-9100
HAWAII CHAPTER98-029 Hekaha St. Unit 23, Aiea, Hawaii 96701Phone: (808) 485-1400 Fax: (808) 485-1500Web Page: www.lgsea.com
2006/2007 Officers and Directors:Phone Fax
President Tim Waite 479-1216 [email protected]
Vice Pres Brian Enomoto 486-5202 [email protected]
Secretary Adrian Lee 536-7692 [email protected]
Treasurer Marvin Mestanza 951-5916 [email protected]
Director Akira Usami 682-5747 [email protected]
Director Will Wong 682-6000 [email protected]
Director Shane Arnold 499-3137 [email protected]
Past Pres Jeff Hanyu 536-2108 [email protected]
National LGSEA SecretariatDon Allen 202-263-4488, x14, fax 202-785-3856
A Council of theSteel Framing Alliance
General Membership UpdateWe would like to thank those who have
renewed their membership to LGSEA-HawaiiChapter. The chapter is becoming stronger duethe support you have shared throughout thesepast years. We are looking forward to very pro-ductive months to come. If you have not yetreceived your membership renewal form or haveany questions regarding the membership, pleasecontact Membership Committee chairpersonDarin Okuda at [email protected].
National LGSEA UpdateA number of important changes in the LGSEA
Operating Procedures were identified as neces-sary for the growth and success of LGSEA.These changes include, among others, evolvingthe current name into Cold-Formed SteelEngineers Institute (CFSEI) whose mission is toenable and aid engineers in the efficient structur-al design of safe and cost-effective cold-formedsteel framed structures. The information on thisnew set-up will be provided soon the nationalfinalizes the details.
METALCON/New Florida chapterMETALCON International, the trade show for
the metal construction industry, will hold theirannual trade show and educational seminarsOctober 3-5, 2006, at the Tampa ConventionCenter in Tampa, Florida. During these times,LGSEA will have the following meetings whichmay be of interest to members:• #8226; LGSEA Committee and Task Group
meetings and updates: Tuesday, October 3:3-5 p.m.
• #8226; LGSEA Florida Chapter OrganizationalMeeting: Tuesday, October 3, 5-6 p.m.
• #8226; Technology Development CommitteeMeeting: Wednesday, October 4, 9 a.m. -Noon.All events will be held in the Tampa Convention
Center. There are also some special programsand educational sessions on framing and engi-neering design, that may be of interest to LGSEACouncil members. For a full schedule and list ofactivities, go to www.metalcon.com/seminars_events_demos.html.
For room numbers, updated dates and times,additional educational activities and other oppor-tunities, please consult the new and updatedLGSEA website at www.lgsea.com.
13th GENERAL ASSEMBLYThe Filipino American League of Engineers and
Architects (FALEA) held its 13th GeneralAssembly and election of Officers and Board ofDirectors at St. Philomena Church in Salt Lake onAugust 19, 2006. The new Officers and Board ofDirectors Members for the year 2006-2008 arelisted above. Many thanks to the FALEA mem-bers and their families including friends andguests who attended this yearly gathering. Thenight concluded with lots of foods, dancing andfun.
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Hawaii SectionThe AmericanSociety of
Mechanical Engineers
Website: www.sections.asme.org/hawaii
ASME-HI 2006-2007 OfficersChair: Raymond LiuVice-Chair: Derick KamTreasurer: Kevin DangSecretary: Ron FlegalDirector (2 yr): James GroganDirector (1 yr): Chester Kaitoku
NOVEMBER ASME-HAWAII SECTIONMEETINGDate: November 14, 2006Time: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pmAgenda: General Membership Meeting – Check
ASME-HI website for agenda.Place: Hawaiian Electric Ward Avenue
CafeteriaPlease contact Ray Liu or Ron Flegal for direc-
tions and for more information.
RED HILL FUEL OIL STORAGE FACILITYTOUR
On September 5, 2006, LCDR Todd Chipman,Fuel Department Director, FISC Pearl Harbor,took 14 ASME-HI members and guests on a tourof the underground storage facility. Althoughmost of us were born and raised on Oahu wewere clueless on the exact location of the stor-age facility and where the entrance to the tunnelswas.
After viewing a 14-minute video in FISCBuilding 1757 we got in three vehicles for the tripto the tunnels. Building 1757 is near the ArizonaMemorial Museum & Ferry Dock. From there wedrove past the Aloha Stadium on Salt Lake Blvd.,up Kahuapaani St., and then onto Halawa ValleyRoad, past the Animal Quarantine Station, and tothe Halawa Prison area. The gate to the ridgelineroad to the tunnel entrance is next to the prison.After a short drive on a one lane bumpy road wereached the tunnel entrance on the Ewa side ofthe Ridgeline separating Moanalua Valley andHalawa Valley.
The tunnel insides were quite dry and wellmaintained. We stopped at the ASCE NationalHistoric Civil Engineering Landmark plaque,awarded in 1995. The old narrow-gauge trackswere still in place. A two-car battery poweredengine train used them. The highlight of the tourwas going inside the unused tank. Abandoneddue to corrosion problems, the tank shows visi-
tors the enormous size of each storage tank (20total).
Back at Building 1757, Ray Liu presentedLCDR Chipman a gift basket, a small token ofappreciation for a great tour. We again thankKevin Dang and Stanford Yuen for their efforts inarranging this tour.
DUSTIN HAMACHER, ASME-HI CONTRIBUTOR
ASME-HI bids LCDR Dustin Hamacher, PE,USCG, ASME-Hawaii Section member and sup-porter, farewell and best wishes as he recentlydeparted to Pascagoula, MS. He takes on a newassignment as Chief Engineer on a new CoastGuard National Security Cutter, the WAESCHE.This ship is named after the Coast GuardCommandant during WWII. It is 418 ft. long, witha max beam of 54 ft, and a displacement ofabout 4300 LT. In addition to the latest in elec-tronics, fire control/weapons systems, boat han-dling and machinery control systems, theCODOG propulsion system will deliver a total HPof 49,300 to two 14 ft diameter controllable pitchpropellers. Propulsion power is supplied by a sin-gle LM2500 GE gas turbine and two MTU 20cylinder diesels while electrical power is beingsupplied by three Caterpillar 3512B series dieselengines, each rated at 1360 KW.
While stationed in Hawaii, LCDR Hamacherwas the Commanding Officer of USCG NESUHonolulu, a naval engineering maintenance com-mand serving the Coast Guard cutters and boatsof Hawaii, Guam and all visiting Coast Guard ves-sels. Hamacher received his ProfessionalMechanical Engineering license from the State ofHawaii in 2005.
DR. VINOD VEEDU ON NANOTECHNOLOGY
On September 12, 2006, Dr. Vinod Veedu,Senior Nanotechnology Engineer at the OceanitCenter, explained the basics of nanotechnologyto 15 ASME members and guests.
Very briefly, what is nanotechnology in simplewords? Well, first of all “nano” is the Greek wordfor extremely small. When used with technology,it is about extremely small technology. It is tech-nology, which focuses on constructing structuresout of atoms; say 10-1,000 at a time, at a scaleof a billionth of a meter. Today, nanotechnologyplays a significant role in a product’s improve-ment. It has helped make good products better.At the 2006 Multifunctional NANOCompositesInternational Conference held September 20-22,2006 at the Hawaii Imin International ConferenceCenter, nanotechnology focused on enhancingnanocomposites (i.e., smart materials).
P.E. REFRESHER COURSE UPDATEThe refresher course is progressing smoothly
as Dr. Charly Kinoshita takes the lead withinstructions in thermodynamics and powercycles. Specific review topics in thermodynamicsincludes, but is not limited to, the basic review ofthe concepts of temperature, pressure, densityand other intensive properties; temperaturescales, specific heat, units of pressure and appli-cations of the famous 1st Law. Topics in powercycles includes, but is not limited to, the steamRankine cycle; the air Brayton cycle; the Ottocycle; the refrigeration cycle and of course, theCarnot cycle.
With much material to cover, instructions areconcise, focused and to the point. Charly’sunique style of instructions include pointedreview of relevant formulas, with deliberate repe-tition of key phrases to reinforce important con-cepts, followed by examples that demonstratethe application of formulas just reviewed.
Although the pace of instruction is increased,Charly’s technique of reinforcing concepts byrepetition appears to work well with the candi-dates. He even tests the candidates by askingthem to complete sentences such as “the 1st lawstates that q – w = ….,” with most candidatesresponding accordingly. Of course, we know (orshould know) that the right side of the equation isthe change in total energy which involves theinternal, kinetic and potential energies.
With prepared notes distributed electronicallyto the candidates beforehand, Dr. Kinoshita’spower point presentation and use of a portableprojector allow for a very smooth and free flowingpresentation. And, just like Dr. Steve Masutani,Charly’s interjection of humor makes for a veryconducive learning environment.
Based on informal surveys of candidates onthe quality of instructions, most have indicatedthat the format is satisfactory and meets theirneeds. What makes it more interesting is the factthat Charly’s daily responsibilities do not normal-ly include teaching undergraduate classes. Allcandidates surveyed indicate that both instruc-tors have very different, yet very effective andexcellent teaching styles.
But most would agree that the best part of theclass comes at around 7:30pm where it’s time tofor the dinner break. So far, the dinner menuhave consisted of pizza, Chinese cake noodle,Zippy’s chili, chicken, teriyaki beef and evenHawaiian food. All food and beverage costs aresubsidized by enrollment fees.
The balance of the instructions as weapproach the exam date will include review ofHVAC and refrigeration concepts. Since thereview of HVAC/R is just the application of con-cepts in topics already covered, the candidatesare well prepared for the sessions of the next fewweeks. Instructions for this portion of the coursewill be in a “panel instructional format,” a uniqueand innovative way for all to be involved in thereview process in preparing for the exam.
As the exam comes to a close and the examright around the corner, the ASME Hawaii sectionwill be planning a special meeting in November torecognize the candidates and to thank Drs.Steve Masutani and Charly Kinoshita for theirgenerous donation of time and effort to positive-ly impact the next group of professional engi-neers. Watch out for future announcements onthe website at www.sections.asme.org/hawaii.All members and friends of the section are invit-ed to attend.
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The Society of
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OFFICERSPresident Melvin K. Harano, P.E. 848-6966
[email protected] Robert T. Bigtas, P.E. 526-9019
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RESOURCES ON THE FLY – ASME E-LIBRARY EXPANDS TO 75 TITLES
Ever get frustrated at not having the right engi-neering references at your desk and having toask co-worker if they have it on their desk? Or,heaven forbid, you have to send mass emailnotices asking everyone if they’ve seen YOURcopy of Mark’s Mechanical Engineer’sHandbook?
As a benefit of being an ASME Hawaii mem-ber, the problem is solved as you now have 75engineering reference titles at your fingertips atthe click of your mouse. ASME has expanded itslibrary by adding 72 additional engineering refer-ence title to the original 3 titles since the debutlast year.
The ASME E-Library – available thruASME.ORG – is a members-only benefit thatallows you to access online engineering publica-tions to help answer questions and find practicalsolutions to everyday on-the-job problems.
To gain access to the newly expanded ASMEE-Library, members simply need to visit theASME Web site and log onto the Members-Onlypage. ASME members pay no charges foraccess.
Once in the E-Library, members may selectfrom a large, diverse collection of engineeringpublications, including “Mark’s StandardHandbook for Mechanical Engineers,” “TheHandbook of Materials Selection,” “TheMechanical Engineer’s Reference Book,”“Structural and Stress Analysis,” “Pipeline Rulesof Thumb,” “The Mechanics of Materials,” and“The Manufacturing Engineer’s Reference Book.”
The E-Library also offers members additionalbenefits that are unavailable from printed refer-ences. Using embedded analysis software,members can quickly locate data, analyze it, andexport the results. For a complete listingof available titles, visit www.asme.org/Membership/Benefits/ELibrary_List_Titles.cfm.Members using the expanded ASME E-Libraryfor the first time will need to log onto theMember-Only page and register for access to theservice. For future sessions, visitors will just needto log onto the Members-Only page and click onan icon, which opens the collection for use.
The E-Library is powered by Knovel Corp., oneof the most comprehensive providers of Web-based information services. Knovel integrates ref-erence books from more than 40 publishers intovirtual libraries used by over 490 major corpora-tions, universities, and government agenciesworldwide.
To use the ASME E-Library, just visithttps://members.asme.org/myasme/login/myasme.cfm? to get started.
Hawaii Society ofProfessional Engineers
A state society of the National Society of Professional Engineers
P.O. BOX 3774 HONOLULU, HAWAII 96812
WEB SITE www.eng.hawaii.edu/~hspe
2006-2007 HSPE STATE OFFICERSPresident Kenneth Rappolt, P.E. 836 5424
[email protected]. Elect Barry Nakamoto, P.E. 543-4515
[email protected] Pres. Queenie Komori, P.E. 543-4526
[email protected] Neal Herbert, P.E. 935-1946
[email protected] Mark Botticelli, P.E. 329-8249
[email protected] Past Pres. Manny Lanuevo, P.E. 838-8804
[email protected] Ch Dir. Eric Yamashige, P.E. 270-7834
1. “Electrical Fire Investigation Class” sponsoredby The Hawaii State Chapter of theInternational Association of ArsonInvestigators October 17 & 18, 2006 ContactPersons: Colin Shigemasa, President (808)356-4479 Steve Whiting, Treasurer (808)637-8663. Seminar Registration Fee $150.00
2. The SFPE Board of Directors is currentlystudying the need for specialty certificationprograms in practice areas of fire protectionengineering. If implemented, a specialty certi-fication program would be designed for pro-fessional engineers who want to demonstratea higher level of fire protection engineeringspecialization within a specific practice area.The purpose of this program would be toeffectively measure an individual’s capabilityto perform a specific task. For example, pos-sible practice areas of certification couldinclude: • Sprinkler System Design, FireAlarm System Design, Special HazardSystem Design, Computer Fire Modeling,Structural Fire Protection, and Performance-Based Design.SFPE would like your opinion! If you feel thereis or is not a public need for specialty certifi-cation programs in practice areas for profes-sional engineers who work in fire protectionengineering, please send your opinions toChris Jelenewicz at [email protected].
3. 2006 SFPE Professional DevelopmentConference and Exposition Mark your calen-dars for the 2006 SFPE ProfessionalDevelopment Conference and ExpositionOctober 15-20, 2006 at the Turf Valley Resortand Golf in Ellicott City, Maryland. To learnmore about the exhibits or to register for theconference please visit http://www.sfpe.org/Education/SFPEProfessionalDevelopmentConferenceandExposition.aspx.
4. The following is a list of references for theOctober 27, 2006 Principles & Practice ofEngineering Exam (P.E.) in Fire Protection:References for the October 27, 2006Principles & Practice of Engineering Exam(P.E.) in Fire Protection; SFPE Handbook ofFire Protection Engineering, 3rd Ed; NFPAFire Protection Handbook; NFPA 12, 2005Ed; NFPA 13, 2002 Ed; NFPA 15, 2001 ed;NFPA 20, 2003 ed; NFPA 25, 2002 edition;NFPA 30, 2003 ed; NFPA 68, 2002 edition;NFPA 69, 2002 edition; NFPA 72, 2002 edi-tion; NFPA 92A, 2006 edition; NFPA 92B,2005 edition; NFPA 101, 2006 edition; NFPA220, 2006 edition; NFPA 221, 2006 edition;
SCHOLARSHIP GOLF SCHEDULED FORNOVEMBER 23
The annual golf tournament and fund raisingevent is scheduled for November 23 at theHawaii Prince Golf Course. The tournament,sponsored by the HSPE Educational Foundation,is the primary source of funding for the scholar-ship and other educational programs. All mem-bers are encouraged to support the tournamentthrough personal participation. This is a greatopportunity to meet your fellow engineers, clientsand industry guests and provide support for theactive scholarship fund. The program includes alight lunch, beverages and a buffet dinner awardsprogram following the end of play. Entry formsand information are available from Scott Seu (5434805) or [email protected]. The tournamentfees deductible to the extent allowed by the IRSas a donation to a tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) organi-zation.
HSPEEF SUPPORTS FE EXAM FEEDid you know that the HSPE affiliate, HSPE
Educational Foundation awards grants to UHengineering students registered to take theFundamentals of Engineering licensing examina-tion? This program is intended to encourage stu-dents to take the first step in the pursuit of theirprofessional license. Details are available fromSheryl Nojima, P.E. at 521 0306.
NOMINATIONS FOR NSPE FELLOW 2006NSPE is seeking nominations for the Fellow
membership grade to honor a select group ofindividuals for special recognition. Our state’snominations help bring prestige to members ofthe Hawaii engineering profession and our state.The Hawaii Society may submit one nominationper year. Nominees must have served as aChapter ,State or National Officer and be recom-mended by three members familiar with theirwork. The State Board forwards nominations tothe National Committee. For more information,please see the NSPE website or contact KenRappolt, P.E., Hawaii State President ([email protected])
NFPA 251, 2006 edition; and NFPA 2001,2004 edition.
5. NFPA will be holding open registration semi-nars from OCTOBER 9-13 at the WaikikiBeach Marriott. Seminars offered will include:National Electrical Code®; AutomaticSprinkler Systems; National Fire AlarmCode®; and Fire Alarm Inspection.See http://www.nfpa.org/assets/files/PDF/ProDevCatalog.pdf for registration informa-tion.
6. Fire Prevention Week is October 8-14. Thisyear’s theme is “Prevent Cooking Fires:Watch What You Heat.” At www.firepreven-tionweek.org.
Next Deadline for
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be a winner in the next drawing! Please contactour membership chair, Lori Nishida, at 533-3646or [email protected] for further information.
ASCE HAWAII SECTION’S WEBMAIL LIST –SIGN-UP AND/OR UPDATE
If you would like to receive e-mail notices ofupcoming meetings or activities, please sign-upfor the ASCE Hawaii Section’s webmail list athttp://www.ascehawaii.org/emailform.html. Youmay also update your email address on thatsame webpage. Please consider helping theASCE Hawaii Section reduce operating costs byreceiving your monthly issue of the Wiliki via e-mail. If you have any questions, please contactWebmaster Joanna Seto at 586-4329 [email protected].
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Hawaii Section — Younger Member ForumWeb site: http://www.ascehawaii.org/ymf.html
KNOW YOUR ASCE HISTORYby C.S. Papacostas
“DESIRABLE” IMMIGRATION!On May 5, 1905, C. S. Holloway,
Superintendent of Public Works for the Territoryof Hawai`i, issued a notice to contractorsrequesting proposals “for Constructing Dam andReservoir, in the Nuuanu Valley.” Plans and spec-ifications were filed with his assistant J. H.Howland. This was the upshot of a prolongedcontroversial decision to expand Honolulu’s sur-face water supply.
The procurement method specified, “this con-tract, though a schedule contract, is to beawarded as a whole, and the estimated quanti-ties, which are included in the specifications,together with the complete list of prices submit-ted in each case, are to be used as a basis ofdetermining the lowest bidder. These estimatedquantities however are approximate only, and theSuperintendent of Public Works expresslyreserves the right of increasing or diminishing thesame as may be deemed necessary.”
As L.M. Whitehouse, the winning contractor,later put it to the Hawaiian Star (HS) of June 7,1906, “the work is not being done for a lumpcontract price, but on the basis of units... on thebasis of a fixed price for units of the several kindsof work.”
Howland had announced in 1905 that S. G.Walker drew the plans and specifications for thedam. From the Evening Bulletin (EB) of Jan. 18,1904, we learn that Howland’s previous engage-ment was in Puna, Hawai`i. Walker himself wasreferred to as being “of Hilo” but also “of Boston.”It turns out that he had started his design workon the dam while in Hawai`i but completed it andreceived final payment after returning to Boston.By the way, he was also Howland’s brother-in-law!
In connection with a subsequent contract dis-pute (which I will discuss in a future article), theEB [June 6, 1906] singled out this clause inWalker’s specifications to give a flavor of theirdegree of specificity:
“The dam is to consist essentially of an earth-en embankment, formed of suitable materialssatisfactorily disposed, and containing a core-wall composed of plank and timbers, carrieddown to a proper depth to be determined by theengineer. Such probable depth is shown on theplans, but the depth as shown is not to be con-sidered exact or final, as it will be varied accord-ing to the character of the formation encounteredin the excavation.”
It was not until after construction started thatSuperintendent Holloway publicly admitted that“at the time the work was laid out we had no coredrill and as a precautionary measure we are nowfinding the exact condition and nature of the stra-ta below the dam site [HS, Jan. 4, 1906].”
The contract was let and, as I mentioned lastmonth (Sept. 2006), the contractor was requiredto employ only “citizen labor.” This information Igot from the Aug. 15, 1905 issue of HS that,among other items, also identified a CharlesSmith as the engineer and a Frank Foster as theforeman.
By then, a dense thicket of hau trees had beencleared, a 35 to 38-foot deep trench was beingdug partly by blasting for the 80-foot high corewall, one ditch was being dug on the Waikiki sideof the valley to be used for “hydraulicing” andanother flume was being prepared across to theother side.
At the same time, “a wooden bridge is beingerected across the gulch at present and in a fewdays a busy little locomotive will run pantingabout the work pulling, shoving and tugging carsloaded with earth, rock and other material for thebig dam. A stone quarry has already been locat-ed on the Waikiki side of the valley and lovers ofthe beautiful will be torn with anguish as they seethe ruthless hand of utilitarianism dig into themoss and fern-covered rocks.” So much for envi-ronmental sensitivity!
“For the accommodation of the large force ofmen employed,” it continued, “three camps havebeen built... There is a thoroughly equippedblacksmith and carpenter shop, store house, awell stocked grocery and general store which isin charge of [sic] R. H. Worrall, and a restaurantwhich is run as a private venture by an enterpris-ing Pake.” Illustrating the construction logistics ofthe times, all this development was only “abouthalf a mile above C. M. Cooke’s beautiful resi-dence.”
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Next YMF General MeetingThe next two YMF general meetings are
scheduled for Wednesday, October 4, 6:00 p.m.,at Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant at AlohaTower, 599-4877; and Wednesday, November 1,6:00 p.m., at Compadres Bar & Grill at WardCentre, 591-8307. If you are interested inattending to find out what the YMF is all about,please contact Florence Ching at 227-4704.
Incoming and Outgoing YMF Officers andCommittee Chairs
Much thanks and gratitude to those YMFmembers who voluntarily provide their timeenabling the Hawaii YMF to provide activities andservices for its members and community.
YMF VOLUNTEERS RAISE OVER $3,000FOR MDABy Jeff Kalani,Hawaii Section YMF Past-President
Thank you to all of the YMF volunteers andfriends who participated in the Hawaii ChapterMuscular Dystrophy Association’s (MDA’s)“Catch-a-Cure” fundraising drive on August 27.In just 4 hours volunteers using fish nets collect-
ed more than $3,000 in cash and loose changefrom motorists at the intersection of Ala MoanaBlvd. and Piikoi St. Many generous motoriststossed $1, $5, $20, and even $50 bills into thevolunteer’s nets as they drove by. MDA Catch-a-Cure drives were also held at other intersectionsthroughout Oahu that same weekend. The com-bined total for all Catch-a-Cure sites this yearwas just under $10,000. The Hawaii SectionYMF has been volunteering in this annual eventsince 2001, helping to raise close to $20,000since becoming involved. This money stays inHawaii to help fund events and services such asthe annual week-long camp that Hawaii MDAsponsors for children and adults who suffer frommuscular dystrophy and other neurological dis-eases - these services go a long way towardimproving their quality of life. Thank you again toall volunteers, supporters, and those who donat-ed – we look forward to seeing you again nextyear!
2006-2007 YMF OFFICERSPhone
President Lori Nishida [email protected]
Vice-Pres Lisa Takushi 531-2462 ext. [email protected]
Secretary Lauren IshimaTreasurer Morgan LaRuePast Pres Florence Ching 227-4704
Outgoing 2005-2006 YMF Officers andCommittee Chairs: Aaron Kam, Jeff Kalani, and Brian Enomoto
Incoming 2006-2007 YMF Officers President: Lori Nishida Vice-President: Lisa Takushi Secretary: Lauren Ishima Treasurer: Morgan LaRue Student Chapter President: Travis Nishino
Incoming 2006-2007 YMF Committee Chairs Awards: Florence Ching Community Service: Jennifer Chang and Emi KiyoiField Trip/Technical Activities: Paulette Ujimori Golf and Social Activities: Ryan Tanaka Job Shadowing/Practioner Advisor: Chris Souza Newsletter: Karynn Niimi P.E. Refresher Course: Eric Arakawa Softball and Social Activities: Stuart Ujimori Website: Joanna Seto
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The idea of English language newspapers inHawai`i referring to Caucasians by their namesbut Asians merely by their nationality was notuncommon. In fact, it was consistent with theprevailing “citizen labor” laws which, when allsaid and done and with only a few exceptions,were intended to limit immigration from Asia andto positively encourage “desirable immigration.”
The following excerpt represents a small, andcomparatively mild, sample of this thinking from adiscussion in the New York Independent byTerritorial Secretary A. L. C. Atkinson [reprinted inHS Oct. 15, 1905]:
“The Legislature has just created a Board ofImmigration, which, in cooperation with the sugarplanters and others, is laying plans for securing asupply of white labor consisting of men with fam-ilies who will found homes and become Americancitizens, and for encouraging the immigration ofthe American settler. The mistake of encouragingthe Asiatic skilled laborer at the expense of theAmerican is now realized, and I believe that a fewyears will see a marked return of white skilledlaborers to these islands.”
Among the proposed incentives offered tothese “desirables” were employment opportuni-ties and homesteads.
Do you know of a civil engineering accom-plishment or event that your fellow ASCEmembers might find interesting? Please send abrief description to C.S. Papacostas (fax956-5014, email [email protected]).Previous articles in the series may be found at theSection’s web site. Just point your browser tohttp://www.ascehawaii.org.
Future Meetings: (check the SAME post webpage for more details)
19 Oct 06 (Thursday) 1130hrsLocation: Hale Ikena, Fort Shafter; Speaker:
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1 Nov 06 (Wednesday), 1130hrsLocation: NCO Club, Hickam AFB; Speaker:
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12 Dec 06 (Tuesday), 1130hrsLocation: Hale Ikena, Fort Shafter; Speaker:
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The 2006 Energy Expo aims to educate andinform Hawaii businesses and individuals aboutour limited energy resource and the best ways touse it wisely and efficiently. Over 600 attendeesare expected at the Expo to learn more aboutusing the latest state-of-the-art technology andpractices to save money, reduce their need forelectricity and help protect Hawaii’s environment.
More than 20 workshops featuring the country’sleading experts on renewable energy, recycling,waste management, green building and energymanagement are included on the Expo agenda.
Among the speakers: Stan Walerczyk ofLighting Wizards in California will speak on highperformance lighting for office buildings. ElaineAye and Ralph DiNola of Green Building Servicesin Oregon will lead workshops covering strategiesfor construction of new green buildings and trans-forming existing buildings into green buildings.Steve Strong of Solar Associates inMassachusetts will discuss building with integrat-ed photovoltaics. Other workshop topics includenew air conditioning advances, back up powersystems and more renewable energy sources.
The Expo also will include over 60 exhibitorbooths showcasing energy efficient products andservices already available to businesses in theislands. Attendees will be able to see, experience,and learn about energy efficient technologies thatthey can implement in their own businesses.
As a highlight of the Expo, the 2006 EnergyEfficiency Awards will be presented during theconference luncheon with special awards givenfor “Energy Project of the Year,” “Innovation inDesign,” and “Trade Ally of the Year.”
For more information or to register visit http://energyexpo.heco.com or call (808) 543-4790.
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864 S. Beretania StreetHonolulu, Hawaii 96813
Telephone: 537-9971
KN CONSULTING SERVICES, INC.Civil Engineers1451 South King Street, Suite 412Honolulu, Hawaii 96814Phone: (808) 941-8882Fax: (808) 941-8828Email: [email protected]
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Tel: 808.545.2462
Fax: 808.528.5379
www.amec.com
Earth & Environmental, Inc.
Full service environmental consulting, engineering, andcompliance support. Formerly Ogden Environmental
HIDA, OKAMOTO & ASSOCIATES, INC.CONSULTING CIVIL ENGINEERS
PACIFIC GUARDIAN TOWER 1440 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1120Honolulu, Hawaii 96814Phone: (808) 942-0066Fax: (808) 947-7546
Esaki Surveying and Mapping, Inc.Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii
Ph. (808) 246-0625 • Fax (808) [email protected]
ENGINEERS • SURVEYORSEstablished 1979
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Professional DirectoryAUSTIN, TSUTSUMI & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Civil Engineers • Surveyors501 Sumner Street, Suite 521
Honolulu, HI 96817Tel: 533-3646, Fax: 526-1267, Email: [email protected]
Branch Office: Wailuku, MauiCIVIL • TRAFFIC • SANITARY
Y. Ebisu & AssociatesAcoustical and Electronic Engineers
1126 12th Avenue, Room 305Honolulu, Hawaii 96816
(808) 735-1634
NAGAMINE OKAWA ENGINEERS INC.CONSULTING STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
1001 Bishop Street • Pauahi Tower, Suite 725Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Phone: (808) 536-2626 • FAX: (808) 536-3926
ENGINEERS-SURVEYORS HAWAII, INC.(FORMERLY WILLIAM HEE & ASSOCIATES, INC.)
900 HALEKAUWILA STREETHONOLULU, HAWAII 96814
Phone: 591-8116
NAKAMURA, OYAMA
and ASSOCIATES, INC.
CONSULTING ENGINEERSELECTRICAL/TELECOMMUNICATIONS/FIRE PROTECTION
1314 South King St., Suite 401Honolulu, Hawaii 96814-1939
Telephone (808) 591-8887 Fax (808) 596-2383
NEWCOMER - LEELAND SURVEYORS, INC.
1498 Lower Main Street, Suite “D”Wailuku, HI 96793-1937
Tel: (808) 244-8889Fax: (808) 244-8422
INABA ENGINEERING, INC.273 WAIANUENUE AVENUEHILO, HAWAII 96720
Phone: (808) 961-3727 / Fax: (808) 935-8033Civil Engineering • Structural Engineering
Land Surveying
GEOLABS, INC.Geotechnical Engineering and Drilling Services
2006 Kalihi StreetHonolulu, Hawaii 96819
Phone: 841-5064 Fax: 847-1749
FewellGeotechnical
Engineering, ltd.OAHU: 96-1416 Waihona Place • Pearl City, Hawaii 96782-1973
(808) 455-6569 • FAX (808) 456-7062MAUI: (808) 873-0110 FAX (808) 873-0906
Okahara &Associates, Inc.
Engineering Consultants200 Kohola St., Hilo, HI 96720 / Ph. (808) 961-5527 Fax (808) 961-5529
677 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 703, Honolulu, HI 96813Ph. (808) 524-1224 Fax (808) 521-3151
73-5574 Maiau St., Bay 6B, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740Ph. (808) 329-1221 Fax (808) 329-1006
Pacific GeotechnicalEngineers, Inc.
Soils & Foundation Engineering Consultants429-B Waiakamilo RoadHonolulu, Hawaii 96817
(808) 841-8024 FAX (808) 848-5102E-mail: [email protected]
SUITE 1500, PACIFIC PARK PLAZA711 KAPIOLANI BOULEVARDHONOLULU, HAWAII 96813TELEPHONE: (808) 593-1676FAX: (808) 593-1607EMAIL: [email protected]
Engineers, Surveyors, Planners
HAWAII COUNCIL OFENGINEERING SOCIETIESP.O. Box 2873Honolulu, Hawaii 96802
PresortedStandard
U.S. Postage PaidHonolulu, HawaiiPermit No. 1400
BROWN AND CALDWELLEnvironmental Engineering And Consulting • Analytical Services
119 Merchant St., Suite 200 • Honolulu, HI 96813(808) 523-8499 Fax (808) 533-0226
2145 Wells St., Suite 302 • Wailuku, HI 96793(808) 244-7005 Fax (808) 244-9026
S.S. DANNAWAY ASSOCIATES, INC.
Fire Protection EngineersBuilding Code Consultants
720 Iwilei Road, Suite 412, Honolulu, HI 96817Tel: (808) 526-9019/Fax: (808) 537-5385
Sato & Associates, Inc.HONOLULU MAUI2046 South King Street 2115 Wells StreetHonolulu, HI 96826 Wailuku, HI 96793Tel: (808) 955-4441 Tel: (808) 244-9265Fax: (808) 942-2027 Fax: (808) 244-5303
CONSULTING ENGINEERS • CIVIL & STRUCTURAL
www.beltcollins.com
Engineering, Architectural andConstruction Management RecruitingLee F. Raade, Technical Consultant (808) 220-1682Email: [email protected]: www.mpcandcompany.com
SurveyingCivil Engineering & DesignEnvironmental EngineeringWater Treatment & SupplyConstruction ManagementWastewater Collection & Treatment
841 Bishop Street, Suite 1900Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
• Environmental & Infrastructure
• Design & Engineering Services
• Construction & Maintenance
• Homeland Security
Akira Usami, P.E.Territory Sales Manager, Kapolei facility91-300 Hanua StreetPhone: (808) 682-5747Fax: (808) 682-2928www.dietrichmetalframing.comwww.dietrichsteeljoist.com
ERNEST K. HIRATA &ASSOCIATES, INC.
Soils and Foundation Engineering99-1433 Koaha Place • Aiea, Hawaii 96701
Fax (808) 486-0870 • Phone (808) 486-0787
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BILLS ENGINEERING INC.Civil Environmental Engineering
590 Paiea Street, Suite B, Honolulu, HI 96819-1835Tel: (808) 840-2000 � FAX: (808) 839-0339
Tel: 808.792.2022Fax: 808.792.20331124 Fort Street MallSuite 200Honolulu, HI [email protected]
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